One of my siblings had been living there rent-free and is not actively trying to vacate the home. What are my options
If you have opened the estate with the probate court, and if you have a letter of authority issued by the probate court appointing you as executor, then you have the legal right to require the sibling to pay rent. Or you can evict the sibling and otherwise deal with the property as provided in... Read more »
I called them on June22 to let them know my A/C was not working properly and received no reply. Then called on July 4 at 9am about a leak in my ceiling and to inquire about the A/C. To date I have still have the leak and my A/C still is not fixed. Also when they do which isn't often answer my... Read more »
The proper approach is to pay your rent on time into escrow with your local court. Check your local court web site for the escrow process. If you don't pay rent, landlord can file to evict you. An eviction is a permanent public record that can make it difficult to rent from a landlord who... Read more »
I had a bank account with Huntington National Bank back in 2003. I helped a friend get a rental car so he could go see about his daughter that was in the hospital in New York. The rental payment and everything went fine with no problems. Two weeks later I was informed that my account was overdrawn... Read more »
Is someone actually bringing a claim against you? It's unclear from the question. Determining the statute of limitations depends on what cause of action they're bringing.
This happened over 2yrs ago and the title office and everyone else has given us the runaround. The property has since taken on extensive damage due to vandalism ect.. What should be our next steps. Would the county be at least partially responsible for damages? The criminals were ordered almost... Read more »
If the original court proceeding found the transfer to be fraudulent, you can use that to seek a voiding of the transfer. You may need to file a complaint for declaratory judgment and quiet title.
We've called the cops in the past and they didn't help in anyway. My family member is threatening to get us beaten up. We want to leave but we are afraid she will get in trouble for being a runaway. Is there anyway I can gain custody of her even though I'm a full time college student?
You could make a report to child protective services, or alternatively move for guardianship of your sister. You would have to establish in the guardianship proceedings that the parents are unsuitable to care for your sister. This is a high bar, but one that can be helped with a competant... Read more »
How do I now go about filing for custody of my children ..even though she will contest that
You likely failed to get service on her. You need to actually have her served with the refiled complaint. Request service through the clerk of courts via certified mail, and follow up with regular mail if that fails.
Both of our names are on the land contract. Very soon after our divorce, he skipped town, letting me and my son stay on the property. I paid house payments, insurance, and taxes. But the deed is still in the previous owner's name. Now almost 30 years later he's back to "take care of... Read more »
It doesn't make sense that the title hasn't transferred. Have you contacted the seller on this? You may be able to negotiate a sale to you directly, since you were the sole payor.
If she had a beneficiary designation named on the pension, it would go to that person.
Otherwise, it would go to the person named in her will. If she had no will, it would go to her descendants. If she has none, then it goes to her parents (or grandparents.)
If she had no living... Read more »
She said her boyfriend spent the money on illegal drugs to sell and now they are refusing to leave my home and have their friends in there with them living and no one is paying anything but me. There is no lease and I have footage of drug deals on my porch camera. How do I get these people out of... Read more »
You can call the police, but they are not likely to do anything, and will tell you to file an eviction. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local attorney to help you through that process.
And the other 5 split the other half. It was notarized in a bank with 2 of her adult children witnessing. Is the paper legal or could I fight for 1/6 like the will says.
You could fight it.
In April I was charged with violating a CPO after having to vacate my house.( wife and I are divorcing). I went to court date in May and the case was continued due to Covid19. The new court date was sent to my house which I dont have access to and I failed to appear at the arraignment. I looked for... Read more »
There’s no guarantee. You’ll just have to ask your lawyer and request the court drop the monitoring requirement and tell the judge why that would be a good idea. Some judges are flexible, others are not.
A court order issued in June says he must have restrictive plates, but there is no indication as to when the restriction would end.
The restriction ends when his limited driving privileges end and he can go back to having a regular license, which will be when any suspension ordered is over with.
My girlfriend was on probation and was supposed to be done on April 15th but with the corona situation it kept getting pushed then on June 22nd she was arrested for a violation for having a felon help us with putting up a pool. The judge then sentenced her to 2 years. Her court appointed attorney... Read more »
You can appeal...though it’s unclear from your question if you actually have grounds
I have been accused of a domestic violence charge for no reason and I need help
Can you provide a little more information about your situation?
We are still legally married. Can i file something that requires her to return to the state?
You can file a motion to show cause with the court asking why she should not be held in contempt. The court will likely force her to enter into a new parenting plan that allows for regular visitation.
Talk to a criminal defense attorney. This will depend on the circumstances, the prosecutor, and the judge. There is no one-size-fits-all answer here.
I want to go topless.
It is a crime to do this in public per Ohio Revise Code Section 2907.09 Public indecency.
(A) No person shall recklessly do any of the following, under circumstances in which the person's conduct is likely to be viewed by and affront others who are in the person's physical... Read more »
The Company is in Cleveland Ohio, and requesting a complete background check. No offer made.
There are very specific privacy laws surrounding this. Talk with an employment attorney. Also, background checks are not free, so it is a good sign that they are requesting it, but I have only heard of background checks requested after a conditional offer is made and accepted. Talk to an employment... Read more »
I was convicted of a felony 5 complicity to breaking and entering 20 years ago I have had my record sealed do you know if I can own a gun
I may have answered your question before, suggesting that you seal your record. I would simply call a criminal attorney near you and ask. They will know the requirements.
She is working with a mortgage co and she is paying all closing costs?
Other than the proper documentation- what else should I have?
It sounds like it will appraise no problem, so that should not be an issue. Your niece's loan officer will want an appraisal for the mortgage company, but they should handle the closing/title insurance/tax escrow, etc. The loan officer will not talk to you, so ask your niece if anything else... Read more »
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